Refer to the diagram and assumptions. If a union is formed in sector 1 and the union increases the wage rate from W n to W u , then employment will:





These two graphs show two sectors of the labor market for a particular kind of

labor. Relevant product markets are competitive. The two labor demand curves are identical and initially the quantities of labor employed in the two sectors are L 1 and L 1 and the wage rate in each sector is W n



A.  decrease, but we cannot determine by how much.

B.  decrease by 0L 2 in sector 1.

C.  decrease by L 1 L 2 in sector 1.

D.  increase by L 1 L 2 in sector 1.


C.  decrease by L 1 L 2 in sector 1.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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